It’s Italian night at The Shack!
Dinner:
Linguini w/ Fresh Clams
Fresh Grilled Cod
Layered Veggie “Lasagna”
Ceasar Salad
Herb Foccacia
Dessert:
Apple Tart
Opens at 6:00, dinner at 7-ish
The Shack
5201 Folsom Blvd
916-457-5997
Midweek Morsels
Soil Born Farm Fifth-Annual Autumn Equinox Celebration
Saturday, Sept. 22 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Soil Born Farm, an urban agricultural oasis nestled in the heart of the city, is inviting the public to join them for an evening of great music, seasonal and organic food prepared by prominent local chefs, and sample exceptional wines from a variety of local wineries.
Fine Food:
The Waterboy
SpataroEsquire Grill
Mulvaney’s Building & Loan
Magpie Caterers
Kasbah Lounge
Tapa the World
A Healthy Kitchen
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
Piatti Locali
Slocum House
Regionale Produce
Basil’s by the Lake
Paragary’s Bar & Oven
Eileen’s Kitchen
Quarry Ponds Market Hall
Hawks
Spirit of Sacramento
Wine Tasting:
Bogle
Hey Mambo
Boeger
Lolonis
White Knight
Davis Wine
Plungerhead
Jewel
Music:
Mind X Quartet
Spillit Quikkers
Silent Auction:
Bid on an abundance of items including art, gardening supplies and gift certificates.
Location:
Soil Born Farm
3000 Hurley Way, Sacramento
(916) 486-9686
Tickets:
Tickets are $50 per person and available in advance at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, 1900 Alhambra Blvd., or from Soil Born Farm (916) 486-9686. Tickets will not be available at the door and space is limited. Sponsored by the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op — all proceeds benefit the Soil Born Farm Urban Agricultural Project 501(c)(3).
East Bay Culinary Center Cooking Class
Saturday, Sept. 22nd, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fun With Fall Vegetables!
Chef, cookbook author, sacatomato.com co-founder and culinary educator Ann Martin Rolke will be signing her books and demonstrating how to make yummy dishes using seasonal ingredients, including:
*Pork Chili With Sweet Potatoes
*Nutty Pumpkin Lasagna With Almonds And Sage
*Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas
Samples will be provided, but space is limited to 40 participants — the fee is $40.00
East Bay Restaurant Supply Inc.
522 North 12th Streett, Sacramento
MON – FRI: 8am – 5pm
SAT: 9:30am – 5pm
(916) 440-0620 – Main
September is California Wine Month!
I heart September. Growing up on a vineyard in Sonoma Valley, September has always been a special time of year. It’s the month when my family gets to see the fruits of our labor, literally. I went home for harvest last week (we sell to a large sparkling wine label, and so we harvest our grapes when the sugar content is much lower than still wine grapes). It’s always a kick for me to see my backyard being taken over by the crew of pickers with all their tractors and equipment at 5 a.m. The crush is on!
While other vineyards across the state are harvesting this month, our own governor has declared September as California Wine Month. In fact, we are currently working with one of our clients, California Grown , to promote not only buying California Wine, but getting out and experiencing the harvest related events and festivals this month – and there are MANY to choose from! Check out this link for a full list of events: California Wine Events. Being the loyal Sonoman that I am, I must recommend one in particular that is happening later in the month: the 110th annual Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, September 28-30 in Sonoma’s downtown historic plaza . It’s the Valley’s second most festive weekend of the year (first is the Fourth of July, but that’s a totally different experience and I won’t even go there). I have been many-a-year, and this festival truly has something for everyone.
During the festival the downtown plaza is split in half: the west side of the park is local art & jewelry from around the Bay Area, and the east half is local wineries, each with their own tent where you can sample many varietals; many are limited labels. In the middle of the plaza is a plethora of food booths, and a small amphitheater with a packed schedule. There is so much to see and do in the park, and you can also wander the square’s perimeter and shop or visit one of the many wine country eateries. Here are a few “insider tips” that I would recommend. If you end up going (I am!) please drop a line and let me know what you thought! You can check out the Web site for a list of events, but be sure not to miss:
- Vintage Festival Parade – this parade is nothing but a small town struttin’ their stuff, including marching bands, floats, fire engines, wineries, costumes, community groups, etc. I myself have been a participant many years growing upJ. This year’s parade is planned for Sunday at noon.
- Grape Stomp – this event happens on Sunday afternoon, but is definitely one of the highlights. Ages 5 to 85 come out to compete in teams of two!
- Whiskey Thieves – I grew up with these guys and they are a great band. Friendly blues that you can dance to or just enjoy while you’re sippin’ chardonnay. They play around the Bay Area but will sound better on home turf, no doubt. Saturday on the country-blues stage.
- Eats around the plaza (if you don’t want the booth food) – My top two choices hands down are the Swiss Hotel and The Girl and the Fig.
Midweek Morsels 9.12.07
Here’s a sneak peek of the new wine and cocktail lounge at Bidwell Street Bistro, which officially opens with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13:
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Thursday, Sept. 13 is “Cuban” Night at the Shack:
Roasted pulled pork
Plantains
Shrimp salad
Black beans & rice
Flan for dessert
Dinner will be served around 7 p.m. Be sure to arrive early for patio seating and live music!
The Shack
5201 Folsom Blvd.
(916) 457-5997
Bidwell Street Bistro
Bidwell Street Bistro is my version of a country club. It’s a special place where I enjoy going to dinner but it’s more than just a restaurant. It feels comfortable yet fancy, festive and fun. We usually see someone we know – and if not – the staff feels like friends because we see them so often. I love the Caesar salad, appetizers and desserts. There is always a new entree to try and everything is delicious. I like to order mashed potatoes so that I can eat some there and bring home a doggy bag for the next day.
Diane’s recent birthday dinner; executive chef Wendi Mentink, center.
They have a new lounge attached and the live music is great. I love the wine tastings during the middle of the week. One night we tasted three different vodkas; too bad we were out of town for the bourbon tasting! It would be fun to bring my dad to an evening like that. The owner is very gracious and Wendi, the head chef, is my youngest daughter’s mentor. Wendi provided her with the opportunity to do a senior project there and she went on to culinary school. Wish I could eat there once a week!
Amy and Diane, photographed with server Ryan Statham.
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Chardonnay Tasting at Bidwell Street Bistro
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 5-8:30 p.m.
$12 per person
1004 East Bidwell St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 984-7500
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